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Adam Furniture is a £3.2 million, 46-employee organisation
which has been manufacturing kitchens and bathrooms since 1973. The
business is still owned by the founder's family and its factory,
warehouse, showroom and offices are all located in Droylsden,
Greater Manchester.
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Birmingham Airport is the UK's fifth largest airport, third
largest for charter traffic and has the highest proportion of
business traffic second only to London Heathrow.
In 2005, it handled over nine million passengers through its two
terminals.
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CeX was formed in 1992 by group of gadget lovers who,
disappointed by the ignorance of existing high street retailers,
vowed to bring quality second-hand technological and entertainment
goods to the public. Today, CeX has 140+ global stores where you
can buy, sell and exchange everything from mobile phones and video
games to computers and DVDs.
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Charles Trent is a leading vehicle recycling and management
company in the UK. Established in 1926, this family-run business
offers a range of services including vehicle salvage, dismantling
and storage. Charles Trent has been at the forefront of
environmental performance in the dismantling industry over the last
30 years.
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For more than 50 years, Clydesdale Jones has specialised in the
design, development and manufacture of park brake levers and
mechanisms. These products are manufactured to order for an
illustrious client base of materials handling, agriculture and
construction equipment manufacturers including such names as JCB,
Yale and Caterpillar.
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The Competition Commission is one of the independent public
bodies which help ensure healthy competition between companies
within the UK for the benefit of companies, customers and the
economy. Each inquiry is led by a decision-making body drawn from a
wide panel of highly skilled Government-appointed members.
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Construction Specialties (CS) UK is a specialist architectural
product supplier, based in Aylesbury. Since 1975, it has built a
very successful UK operation offering a wide range of products -
from entrance matting for shopping centres through to
bacteria-resistant wall coverings for hospitals.
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Formed in 2001, Copy IT Digital Solutions Ltd is one of the
largest and longest established independent photocopier dealerships
servicing East Anglia.
They have a Head Office in Norwich and offices in
Cambridge and Ipswich. Customers include Greene King, Port of
Felixstowe and May Gurney.
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With over 280 employees, Solicitors Cripps Harries Hall LLP is
one of the largest law practices in South East England. It has been
included as one of the Top 20 Law Firms to work for in the UK (Best
Companies Index 2009) and was also one of the first law practices
to secure accreditation to the Law Society's quality assurance
standard, Lexcel.
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Seafood processor Cromer Crab sought a manufacturing solution to
increase visibility of materials, packaging and stock. Access
Supply Chain has facilitated analysis of material and packaging
usage and labour efficiency yielding anticipated cost savings
estimated at £800,000.
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Datasharp is a telecommunications and document solutions company
with over 30 years' experience delivering bespoke solutions to
1000s of businesses globally. With a host of value-added services
including consultancy and project management, their portfolio of
industry leading products and award-winning customer service
supports their customers to ensure their business remains at the
cutting edge of technology.
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DBD Distribution is the leading distributor of kitchen
appliances in the UK. Its core business is providing stock,
delivery and installation of white goods to major house builders.
DBD's strategic aims are carried out through a distribution and
warehousing operation, in conjunction with a contracting arm.
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Founded in 1901, De Agostini is the world's leading publisher of
partwork magazines. The company's UK division joined this
marketplace in 1970 and has developed its own range of hugely
successful titles, covering subjects as diverse as cake decorating
and dinosaurs. De Agostini UK is now the number one publisher of
partworks to English speaking countries.
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Established as a registered charity in 1962, Devon Wildlife
Trust is the only organisation concerned with all aspects of
wildlife conservation in Devon. It is also a member of The Wildlife
Trusts partnership, an influential national network dedicated to
the achievement of a UK richer in wildlife.
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With over 45-years' experience and 20,000 products, Durbin Plc
is one of the country's leading suppliers of medical products.
Starting out as traditional chemists, the company now exports
branded and generic pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and
consumable supplies to 180 countries worldwide. Its many customers
include wholesalers, hospitals, chemists and charities.
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East Thames provides nearly 14,000 homes for people in housing
need. They offer rented housing and low cost home ownership, as
well as care and support services and a range of community
regeneration initiatives.
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Euro Garages is the UK's fastest-growing forecourt operator,
employing nearly 1,000 staff across 84 sites in the North of
England and Midlands. Working closely with corporate partners
including Burger King, Spar and Starbucks, the company is driven to
provide quality, convenience and customer service.
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Finesse Leisure Partnership is a not-for-profit organisation.
Formed in 2004 by Welwyn Hatfield Council, it was set up to manage
and develop facilities and services at four of the council's
established leisure and recreation facilities in Welwyn
Hatfield.
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Fluidata pioneers innovative, high speed internet services that
provide its clients with the ultimate network solution. The company
creates bespoke packages with increased flexibility that directly
target the needs of each individual client. Fluidata has expanded
rapidly over the past few years and is poised to grow further over
the next few years.
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Freedom Group, part of Spice Plc, is a world class provider of
construction and maintenance services to the utility sector and
industry within the UK.
Freedom operates from its head office in Wakefield and has 12
offices throughout the UK.
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Hall's Floorings is a UK distributor of floor coverings. Formed
in 1948, it is still owned by the Hall family.
Hall's Floorings is headquartered in Edmonton, North London.
Today, it's a 91-employee firm with a turnover approaching
£15 million per annum.
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Headquartered in Indiana, USA, Hammond Expanders is the world's
largest manufacturer of negative expanders. Hammond UK was
established in 2000 to pre-blend and ship its products throughout
Europe, Africa and Asia - products which are used in a wide variety
of battery-based applications including telecommunications and
lighting.
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International law firm Hill Dickinson LLP was founded in 1810 in
Liverpool, which was then considered to be the second port of the
British Empire. 2010 marks the firm's 200th anniversary! Its rich
history over two centuries includes cases like the sinking of the
Titanic.
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Based in Avonmouth, Holt JCB is a privately owned reseller of
new and used JCB machinery. It also has the JCB franchise for
construction, agricultural, industrial and waste machinery as well
as JCB attachments, parts and service for the South West of England
and South Wales.
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Igennus, based in Cambridge, UK, produces Omega nutritional
supplements to help alleviate a range of health problems ranging
from depression, to weight loss, to cardiovascular disease. The
company offers natural alternatives to improve these conditions
based on the latest clinical findings.
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Impact Housing is a charitable housing association that provides
high quality community investment, housing and support. After
implementing SelectHR to replace its paper-based processes, Impact
now spends less time on recruiting, appraisals and training.
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Backed by a 40-year pedigree, IQD is a recognised leader in the
frequency control market with customers in over 60 countries. From
low cost commercial grade products to those used in high
reliability military grade applications, IQD offers one of the most
comprehensive product ranges available.
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Founded in 1990 and aided through the Department of Arts, Sports
and Tourism, the IMMA is housed within the impressive surroundings
of the former Royal Hospital Kilmainham. It's Ireland's leading
national institution for the collection of modern and contemporary
art, attracting over 400,000 visitors annually.
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Jade is one of the UK's leading Mobility Solution providers. The
company specialises in the design, planning and management of a
wide range of mobility solutions enabling businesses to leverage
mobile voice and data capture technologies to optimise business
performance, improve communications and reduce operating costs.
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Jeol is a leading global supplier of scientific instruments used
for research and development in the fields of nanotechnology, life
sciences, optical communication, forensics, and biotechnology.
Established for nearly 40 years, Jeol (UK) Ltd is part of a
world-wide network of Jeol companies, with their head office in
Akishima, Tokyo.
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Lambeth College is located on Clapham Common in South West
London. A large, well established college with an excellent Ofsted
report, Lambeth launched a new state-of-the-art sixth form centre
in June 2009 and is continuing to offer students in South West
London the very best education facilities available.
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LycoRed is a leading supplier of vitamin and mineral blends,
many of them household names. New ownership signalled the search
for a manufacturing solution that was a perfect fit for the
company's size while providing the flexibility and agility needed
to outperform larger competitors. LycoRed found the answer in
Access Supply Chain.
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Mentor FLT Training Ltd is the UK's leading provider of training
for all types of materials handling equipment and workplace
transport. Formed in 1988, Mentor has 130 training instructors and
25 office-based staff. Their Head Office and Training Centre are
located in Chesterfield.
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National Accident Helpline is an experienced personal injury
claims company that champions consumers' rights and provides access
to justice.
Since implementing GoldMine, the company has been able to triple
in size, with nearly 100 agents working in its contact centres.
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Incorporating the Science Museum, the National Museum
for Photography, Film and Television and the National
Railway Museum, NMSI needed a system capable of
handling complex requirements, the result of operating as
two different legal entities - NMSI, a charitable
organisation
and NMSI Trading Company, a commercial entity.
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Founded in 1901, the North West of Ireland Printing and
Publishing Company NWIPP) is one of the largest family-owned
newspaper companies in Ireland. Its seven publications include the
Tyrone Herald, Fermanagh Herald, Ulster Herald, Strabane Chronicle,
Donegal News bi-weekly and Gaelic Life.
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Formed in 2006 to manage homes transferred from North Somerset
Council, NSHousing works in partnership with local, regional and
national agencies to provide housing and related support to
approximately 8,000 people. Through its 190 staff and 6,200
properties, it aims to achieve smarter business, better homes and
stronger communities.
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Formally launched in 2000, Parasol has helped some 35,000
contractors and freelancers maximise their income while minimising
the hassles of self-employment. Today, the popular outsourced
employment solutions company maintains partnerships with 2,500
recruiting agencies and continues to expand into new market
sectors.
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Pluss is a social enterprise that currently helps over 2,500
people with disabilities to find a career. Founded over 40 years
ago, Pluss carries out its work through a range of specialist,
local employment services and through direct employment with
commercial businesses across the West Country and West
Yorkshire.
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In the heart of the Home Counties lies Pobjoy Mint, Europe's
largest private mint. The family run business manufactures coins,
medals and tokens - ranging from currency for overseas governments
and specialist commemorative coins, to tokens for casinos, car
washes or vending machines.
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Formed in 1996, the Prostate Cancer Charity is the largest and
most comprehensive of the charities focused specifically on
prostate cancer.
The Charity funds medical research and provides practical
support through its extensive information services.
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RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute that helps
improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis.
By implementing SelectHR, the organisation gained a future-proof HR
system it can easily customise to support company growth.
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An events management and communications specialist, Rapiergroup
offers a complete creative service from 3D displays through to
graphics and print. Founded in 1988, it has seen healthy growth
within the US and UK and counts BAE Systems, Lexus, Renault and
Shell among its clients.
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Medical equipment manufacturers in the UK face many pressures,
not least the growing threat of fierce competition from lower cost
economies. But one company in this sector that has carved a niche
for itself very successfully is S Murray & Co.
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Fast-changing technology and an expanding business led juke box
manufacturer, Sound Leisure, to introduce a new ERP-based software
solution. With one clear view of components, the company can now
analyse information across the entire business in real-time,
increasing accuracy at all levels and significantly reducing
administration.
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Seals Packings & Gaskets Ltd (SPG), formed in 1971, is a
dynamic market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of
essential sealing and insulation products. SPG's hallmark is
quality. From product range and customer service to design
services, logistics and supply systems, SPG is entirely focused on
providing the customer with excellence in all that it does.
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St Barnabas House is a local independent charitable hospice
which opened in 1973. It offers palliative care for patients with
advanced cancer and other advanced life-limiting diseases. It also
encompasses Chestnut Tree House, which is the only children's
hospice in Sussex.
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Since 1978, SPS has evolved from a distribution company
providing storage products to local businesses to a fully fledged
supplier and installer of commercial storage products and turnkey
office interior solutions. The company manages its client base from
its Belfast office, which includes customers from all over Ireland,
the UK and further afield.
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Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is a high-tech
organisation that was spun out of the University of Surrey in 1985
so that the results of the university's satellite research
programmes could be made available to a wider industrial
community.
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Formed in 1998, Thames River manages in excess of $8
billion.
In addition to segregated accounts, the company offers
professional investors both traditional and alternative strategy
investment through a variety of single and multi-manager funds.
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Formed in Switzerland in 1947, the Kern Group has gained a
unique place in the document management sector.
Kern Limited was formed in 1983, it currently employs over 115
staff and has a HQ in Fareham, Hampshire.
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Timloc is a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of building
products, mostly for ventilation and damp proofing.
Formed in 1968, Timloc products are manufactured and stored at
its site in Goole, East Yorkshire. UK-wide builder's merchant,
Jewson, is a key customer.
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Topcon Ireland is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Topcon
Corporation, a Japanese producer of optical products. The company
sells products, supplied by its parent, for the surveying, laser,
GPS and ophthalmic industries throughout Ireland.
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Touch was formed in 2006 to create and deliver a full range of
brand experience solutions. Utilising its founders' significant
experience in event management and brand communications, the
company has seen rapid growth and is already a trusted partner to
some of the world's most respected companies, including Microsoft,
Starbucks, Boeing and HTC.
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V.J. Salomone Ltd is a holding company with five subsidiaries in
the group. It has been operating since 1920 and is recognized as
one of Malta's leading names. The group focuses on the import and
distribution of consumer and pharmaceutical brands, including
Abbott Laboratories and Novartis, as well as FMCG brands such as
Procter & Gamble and Thermos.
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Warwickshire College is one of the UK's largest general further
and higher education colleges. It has around 2000 staff operating
across a number of different sites and currently caters for more
than 25000 students. Its excellent reputation has also been
recognised with a Grade One "Outstanding" Ofsted report in January
2008.
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Recently awarded 'Good' with many 'Outstanding' features in its
Ofsted report, West Suffolk College (WSC) is one of the largest
colleges in Suffolk. Employing over 800 staff, it provides
vocational training across Suffolk and Norfolk and was the first
provider in the country to achieve the Training Quality Standard in
all 7 areas.
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